alleryStart learning →From when does a Central Act operate on its start day?
AOn expiry of the preceding day
BAt noon of the commencement day
CAt the first sitting of Parliament
DTwenty-four hours after publication
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. On expiry of the preceding day
Section 5 treats the Act as coming into operation immediately on the expiration of the day preceding its commencement, that is, at midnight.
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